Kimchi vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Kimchi and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kimchi
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kimchi and scallion:
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
- Scallion has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kimchi is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Kimchi has a macronutrient ratio of 24:51:25 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kimchi | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 76% |
| Fat | 25% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 63% more dietary fiber than kimchi - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and kimchi are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than kimchi - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 900% more Vitamin A than kimchi - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 375% more Vitamin K than kimchi - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both kimchi and scallion contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Kimchi | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 1.1 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.213 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 52 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 118% more calcium than kimchi - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 69% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 83% more potassium than kimchi - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Kimchi | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 55 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 49 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Kimchi | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kimchi and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kimchi | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.07 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does scallion or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does scallion or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or kimchi contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than kimchi - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.